LPG Booking Digital System: The government has given information regarding the booking process of LPG cylinder. According to the government, the booking process has now become digital to a great extent. About 98 percent refill booking is being done online or through digital medium. Due to which people are getting ease and the system has become faster and transparent.

Along with this, the government also said that Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) is being used in about 94 percent of the deliveries. Its purpose is to ensure that the cylinder reaches the right consumer. Also, any kind of error or misuse can be prevented. Let us know about this topic.

Big change in LPG supply and digital system

• Officials said that oil companies are still keeping the need for housing on top. According to statistics, more than 50 lakh domestic LPG cylinders are being supplied every day. Despite the reduction in supply due to the ongoing tension in the Middle East, efforts are being made to maintain the supply of domestic gas.
• LPG booking has now become mostly digital. Earlier this figure was around 71 percent. It was 80 percent in March and has now increased to almost 98 percent. That means most people are now booking through app, call or SMS only.

Supply is being done through delivery authentication code.

The DAC used in delivery has also increased significantly. Talking about the figures, earlier it was 53%, it increased to 72% in March and now it has reached around 94%. This code comes on the customer’s mobile and delivery is done through it. DAC system is used to prevent fraud in gas cylinder supply.

Direct impact of LPG prices

Changes in LPG prices directly impact the household budget, because this is the main gas for cooking in most of the houses in India. When prices increase, monthly expenses also increase.

The impact of rising prices is not limited to homes only, but also affects small businesses. For those working in restaurants, street food and catering services, their costs increase due to reduced supply of gas or increase in prices. Due to which their service becomes expensive.

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The Defense Ministry has approved the purchase of additional batteries of S-400 air defense system from Russia for the Indian Air Force. An important meeting of the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) of the Defense Ministry was held today, in which this proposal was given the green signal by the Defense Ministry.

In the important meeting of the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (March 27, 2026), proposals for the purchase of various types of weapons and aircraft worth about Rs 2.38 lakh crore have been approved.

Apart from S-400, what other weapons will the Air Force get?

In the DAC meeting, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has also approved the proposals for overhaul of medium transport aircraft, remotely piloted strike aircraft and Su-30 aero engine aggregates besides the S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile system from Russia for the Indian Air Force.

Medium transport aircraft will be included in the Indian Air Force in place of the fleet of AN-32 and IL-76. With this, the strategic, tactical and operational airlift needs of the Air Force will be met. Whereas remotely piloted aircraft will increase the capability to carry out co-ordinated air operations along with offensive counter-action. Along with this, this aircraft will also provide great support to stealth intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance activities.

These weapons got approval for Indian Army

Along with the Indian Air Force, the purchase of many weapons has also been approved in this meeting keeping in mind the needs of the Indian Army. In the meeting, Air Defense Tracked System, Armour-piercing Tank Ammunition, High Capacity Radio Relay, Dhanush Gun System and Runway Independent Aerial Surveillance System have been approved for the Indian Army.

The Air Defense Tracked System will provide real-time air defense control and reporting capability to the Indian Army, while the high capacity radio relay will ensure reliable and uninterrupted communications. With this, the Dhanush gun system will increase the artillery capability of the army, so that the Indian Army will be able to hit its targets with complete accuracy at long ranges in all types of terrains.

Indian Coast Guard will get heavy duty air cushion vehicles

Apart from this, DAC has also approved the procurement of Heavy Duty Air Cushion Vehicles for the Indian Coast Guard. These vehicles will be used in multi-purpose maritime operations, which will include high-speed coastal patrolling, reconnaissance and rescue operations, support to ships and transportation of logistics along with personnel.

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